The Three Graces: Gods and Heroes series(Remake). The Three Graces (“Charities” in Greek mythology) are goddesses of charm, beauty, and creativity – just the things the 20th century Western society has started to be obsessed with, physical beauty of a woman being of number one importance. Popular culture, fashion industry, film ..rate:4.81views:
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The Birth of Venus: Gods and Heroes seriesThis image evolved as a result of my reflection on a well-known Italian Renaissance painting ‘The Birth of Venus’ by Sandro Botticelli. It depicts Venus, the goddess of beauty, as a young woman arriving at the seashore. Of all possible interpretations of the painting, art historians are more ..rate:4.44views:
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Requiem or Music set you freeWhat are the general criteria for art? The word “art” derived from the Greek word “techne” which meant “craft, skill, technique” and therefore originally suggested a very strong dexterous component to art. Aristotle, on the other hand, underlined a significant cognitive aspect of art ..rate:4.65views:
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Ghost ship series: Pirate shipwreckThe romantic appeal of the sea has not worn out a bit since the glorious days of flagships and sailing boats. It is no wonder – our language retains all sea superstitions, stories, and beliefs in a form of sayings and expressions that reflect our overall admiration over this powerful element. T ..rate:4.85views:
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Winter Burst Himalayas: Gods and Heroes seriesThis image was inspired by a French Black-Death and Symphonic Metal band “Winterburst”. The band used one of my pictures - “The Immortals’ Society” - for their debut album. The underlying idea of this image can be better understood if you listen to their music, of course. The demo CD is ..rate:4.50views:
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